Peninsula Grammar Jazz Week 2022 

I am excited to officially launch Jazz Week 2022.  Each year we dedicate one week to the celebration of Jazz with a series of events leading up to our Stage Band’s Participation in the The Victorian All State Jazz Championships. This year we invite some of Australia’s finest Jazz musicians across the week to play alongside our very own students.  The calibre of playing across this week is something not to be missed so be sure to reserve your tickets! 

I look forward to seeing you at one of the events!

Dr. Richard Vaudrey -Head of Music

Peninsula Grammar Jazz Night. 

When: Tuesday May 10th

Where: Ansett Hall. 

‍A night celebrating the Peninsula Grammar Stage Band with feature artists Ross Irwin (The Cat Empire, The Bamboos) and Danny Farrugia (Luke Howard Trio, Angus and Julia Stone). Ross and Danny will be joined by acclaimed staff members Ben Grayson (Hammond Organ) and Lawson Kennard (Bass).The evening will also feature some surprise special guests as well as Student Jazz Groups “The Charlies” and “The Singing Seven”.  Not to be missed. Admission Free. 

RESERVE TICKETS HERE.

Peninsula Grammar Presents THE HORNS OF LEROY. 

When: Thursday May 12th

Where: Lewington Room.

‍Melbourne’s Horns of Leroy have become one of the country’s premier brass bands. Inspired by the sounds of New Orleans and fused with the energy of the Melbourne streets, the group has earned themselves a reputation for delivering raucous shows built on strong foundations and insatiable energy. A staple on the local and national music circuits, Horns of Leroy have been performed hundreds of shows that have seen the band grace stages everywhere from The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to Splendour in the Grass; from Dark Mofo to the hallowed Hamer Hall and Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

Their grand sounds have been heard nationally and on different platforms. Whether it’s been Melbourne’s iconic White Night or the renowned Melbourne International Jazz Festival, through to the Queenscliff Music Festival, Falls Festival and Strawberry Fields, the appeal of a group like Horns of Leroy has proven time and time again to be wide ranging.

Releasing their debut self-titled studio record in 2016, then following it up with the release of the Lift Your Game EPin 2018, Horns of Leroy - in a short period of time - cemented longevity for themselves within an Australian music industry embracing music fluidity and change.

The Peninsula Grammar Stage Band will also feature in this performance. 

RESERVE TICKETS HERE

Victorian All State Jazz Championships

When: Saturday May 14th

Where: St Leonard’s College.

Visit www.allstatejazz.com.au for event details and tickets.